Brown Saltman Walnut Coffee Table
By Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brown Saltman rectangular coffee table, c.1950s, USA.
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John Keal Expanding Coffee Table by Brown Saltman
$1,725Sale Price|50% Off
John Keal Expanding Coffee Table by Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This expanding coffee table by John Keal is both handsome and versatile. When closed the rectilinear top sits on a pair of cube bases for a simple and elegant look. The top separates...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Formica, Walnut
Paul Laszlo, Coffee Table, Walnut, Brown Saltman, United States, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut coffee table designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, America, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Geometric Art Deco Coffee Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman
$2,160Sale Price|40% Off
Geometric Art Deco Coffee Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman
By Gilbert Rohde, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Art Deco Streamline mahogany coffee/cocktail table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Black Lacquered Coffee Table, Newly Refinished
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency black lacquered oak coffee table By Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman USA, 1940s Measures: 47.75"W x 21"D x 16.5"H.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Mid Century Modern Extendable Coffee Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Southampton, NY
Mid Century Modern Extendable Coffee Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman. Sleek Original Mid-Century Modern Walnut Veneer Coffee Table with Two 12” Square Walnut Plinth Bases.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Formica
John Keal for Brown Saltman Mid-Century American Wooden Expandable Coffee Table
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Queens, NY
(JOHN KEAL FOR BROWN SALTMAN) 94.25" width with leaf extended, 12" x 12" block supports, slight scratches and scuffs on top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Blond Geometric Art Deco Side & Coffee Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman
$3,300Sale Price / set|40% Off
Blond Geometric Art Deco Side & Coffee Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Blond, two-tier Art Deco Pearwood side table and Coffee Table, both designed by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman Furniture company.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pearwood
Vkg: Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Coffee Table for Brown Saltman 1954
By Brown Saltman
Located in Chicago, IL
VKG: Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green Coffee Table for Brown Saltman 1954, Rare table, Oiled walnut with plastic laminated top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Two-Tone Art Deco Side & Coffee Tables Pair by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman
$4,920Sale Price / set|40% Off
Two-Tone Art Deco Side & Coffee Tables Pair by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman
By Gilbert Rohde, Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-tone, two-tier Art Deco Pearwood side table pair and coffee table, both designed by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman Furniture company.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pearwood
2-Tone Geometric Art Deco Side & Coffee Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman
$3,900Sale Price / set|40% Off
2-Tone Geometric Art Deco Side & Coffee Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-tone, two-tier Art Deco Pearwood side table and coffee table, both designed by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman Furniture company.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pearwood
John Keal for Brown Saltman Set of Three Walnut and Burl Cocktail Tables, 1970s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of three hexagonal shape side tables design by John Keal for Brown Saltman in the 1970’s. Constructed of walnut with a burl wood circle on the top. In beautiful vintage conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Two-Tone Geometric Art Deco Side Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman, Pair
$2,970Sale Price / set|40% Off
Two-Tone Geometric Art Deco Side Table by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman, Pair
By Brown Saltman, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of Two-tone, two-tier Art Deco Pearwood side tables designed by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman Furniture company. This fantastic side profile with a great geometric round canti...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Pearwood
Metamorphic 3-in-1 by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful long solid walnut coffee table with slide-out folding side tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl Black Stepped Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
$2,173Sale Price|40% Off
Paul Frankl Black Stepped Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Paul Frankl noted for his "skyscraper" designed furniture of the 1930s, took a different direction on this design for the Brown Saltman Company. This elegant round table has an inver...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
Paul Frankl Art Deco Stepped Coffee Table, Ebonized Finish and Custom-Cut Smoked
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Alhambra, CA
Original 1940's vintage "stepped" coffee table by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman. Classic Frankl Machine Age design built from solid oak.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak, Smoked Glass
John Keal Walnut Coffee Table with Three Folding Side Tables
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare coffee table with internal folding snack tables by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Black and White Checker Coffee Table w/ Storage in Walnut by John Keal 1950s
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Troy, MI
Geometric coffee table designed by John Keal for Brown Saltman USA circa 1950's Walnut base with two extending sides slanted for book display Black and white checkerboard surface in...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Laminate, Walnut
Paul Laszlo, Coffee Table, Wood, United States, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee table designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, America, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Paul Laszlo, Coffee Table, Wood, United States, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden coffee table designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, America, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Streamline Art Deco Natural Stain Mahogany Coffee Table by Brown Saltman
$2,484Sale Price|40% Off
Streamline Art Deco Natural Stain Mahogany Coffee Table by Brown Saltman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful streamline Brown-Saltman coffee table, circa 1930. The Classic Art Deco styling is accentuated by the table's natural stain mahogany panels which curve to connect the natur...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
California Modern Slatted Bench / Coffee Table by John Keal
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing histo...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Expandable Slatted Coffee Table/Bench by John Keal
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Soquel, CA
John Keal: At a time when many furniture makers were turning to cheaper materials for mass production, mid-century modern designer John Keal didn't shy away from utilizing quality wo...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Expanding Coffee Table in Walnut & Formica by John Keal for Brown Saltman, 1960s
By John Keal
Located in Deland, FL
An exquisite design by John Keal for Brown Saltman. The expanding table design allows for additional surface use and storage. This design element is great for when you have drinks or...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Brown Saltman Hexagonal End Coffee Table with Sunburst Inlay
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Oiled walnut hexagonal centre side table by John Keal for Brown Saltman. High quality walnut wood in combination with high quality Mid-Century Modern craftsmanship accent table. Nat...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Rare California Modernist Desk, walnut & brass attrib to Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman
Located in Buffalo, NY
I have owned a few pieces of this furniture in the past ie: coffee table and end tables, But I can NOT find another version of this piece anywhere !
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Group of Three Side Tables or Coffee Table by John Keal for Brown Saltman
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Group of three hexagonal side tables or coffee table by John Keal for Brown Saltman.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Mid 20th Century John Keal for Brown Saltman Hexagonal Side Tables, Set of 2
By Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of John Keal for Brown Saltman burl wood hexagon side tables. Also great together as a small coffee tables.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
John Keal Midcentury Walnut Magazine Rack Coffee Table for Brown Saltman, 1960s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Roma, IT
This mid-century walnut coffee table can be used as a magazine rack. This fantastic item is attributed to John Keal and was produced in 1960s. An astonishing piece that has a Clas...
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Brown Saltman Solid Walnut End Table with Burl Walnut Inset
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Soquel, CA
Brown Saltman Solid Walnut End Table with Burl Walnut Inset Elegant end table designed by John Keal and manufactured by Brown Saltman.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Brown and Saltman Set of Three End Side Tables in Dark Oiled Walnut Art Tile Top
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Brown and Saltman end coffee side occasional tables stands in dark oiled walnut with art tile top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Art Glass, Walnut
Outstanding Floating Top Walnut Coffee Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Floating top walnut coffee table after designs by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Coffee Table - Style of John Keal
$1,876Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Walnut and Smoked Glass Coffee Table - Style of John Keal
By John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek walnut with smoked glass mid century modern coffee table in the style of John Keal for Brown Saltman.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
American Designer Coffee Table After Paul Laszlo
By Paul Frankl, Paul Laszlo
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Wonderful modernist designer coffee table produced in America circa 1950s. Very reminiscent of designs from Paul Laszlo, Paul Frankl, and Brown Saltman.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Brown-Saltman Magazine Tray Side Table by John Keal, Pair
$2,280Sale Price / set|40% Off
Brown-Saltman Magazine Tray Side Table by John Keal, Pair
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Van Nuys, CA
His sleek, sometimes biomorphic designs are the epitome of California Modernism, with his Outrigger Coffee Table with floating, biomorphic top and "paddle" feet for Brown Saltman, ci...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Night Stands
Materials
Teak
John Keal Slatted Bench for Brown Saltman
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Perfect as a low profile coffee table, entryway bench or placed behind a sofa.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Modernist Giometric "full circle" tables Gilbert Rhode/Brown Saltman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Pair of Art Deco / Modernist "CIRCLE" tables designed by Gilbert Rohde for Brown Saltman..
Category
Vintage 1940s End Tables
Materials
Pearwood
Pair of MCM Walnut and Smoked Glass Single Drawer End Tables/Nightstands
$2,296Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of MCM Walnut and Smoked Glass Single Drawer End Tables/Nightstands
By John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sophisticated streamlined single end tables in the style of John Keal for Saltman Brown.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Smoked Glass, Walnut
Expandable Slat Bench by John Keal
By John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury Brown Saltman expandable slat bench designed by John Keal.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Oak
Karpen Wingback Chairs in Luxuriously Soft Milk Chocolate Shearling, circa 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop: Vladimir Kagan Nautilus scroll sofa in Ivory Bouclé Charles Hollis Jones Faux bamboo & brass console Redwood floatin...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
Paul Laszlo Cocktail Table
By Paul Laszlo, Brown Saltman
Located in New York, NY
Architectural cocktail table by Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman. Dark stained mahogany top floating on two rectangular side supports. Recently refinished and signed on underside.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
John Keal Coffee Table Brown Saltman Mid Century Mahogany Tambour Storage Table
By Brown Saltman
Located in East Hampton, NY
The Brown Saltman mid century coffee table was designed John Keal in the 1950's.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Paul Frankl Designed Stepped Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
Unavailable|$2,800
Paul Frankl Designed Stepped Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a Paul Frankl designed coffee table for Brown Saltman. Ebonized cerused oak, with glass, table top, and has a step down design, with a shelf below.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak
John Keal for Brown Saltman Walnut Extendable Coffee Table
Unavailable|$3,000
John Keal for Brown Saltman Walnut Extendable Coffee Table
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Portland, OR
A beautiful and unusual coffee table by Brown Saltman. Extendable with a black laminate inner panel to fit different spaces and accomodate different uses.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Midcentury John Keal for Brown Saltman Walnut Wood Coffee Table, 1960s
Unavailable|$2,125
Midcentury John Keal for Brown Saltman Walnut Wood Coffee Table, 1960s
By John Keal, Brown Saltman
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage Mid-Century Modern Brown Saltman coffee table designed by John Keal circa 1960 has a Classic Minimalist design with a low profile and clean geometric lines.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Post Art Deco Paul Frankl Cerused Oak Side Table by Brown Saltman Midcentury
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Dallas, TX
Post Art Deco Cerused oak side, cocktail or occasional table by Brown Saltman Paul Frankl midcentury Original Mid-Century Modern design frequently attributed to Frankl for Brown a...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Oak, Lacquer
Paul Frankl Asian Inspired Mahogany Console for Brown Saltman
Unavailable|$1,850
Paul Frankl Asian Inspired Mahogany Console for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl, Brown Saltman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely petit coffee table in mahogany with curved legs and intricate carved detailing under the top designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Gerald McCabe for Brown Saltman Coffee Table
Unavailable|$4,800
Gerald McCabe for Brown Saltman Coffee Table
By Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gerald McCabe for Brown Saltman coffee table.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Coffee Table
Unavailable|$2,400
Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Coffee Table
By Paul Frankl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Paul Frankl designed cocktail or coffee table. Refinished in a van dyke brown finish with antique silver combed wood accent.
Category
20th Century American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Oak
Vintage Paul Frankl Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
Unavailable|$3,250
Vintage Paul Frankl Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By Paul Frankl
Located in Little Rock, AR
Beautifully restored vintage coffee table in rich chocolate brown with cerused finish, designed by Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
John Keal Floating Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
Unavailable|$3,800
John Keal Floating Coffee Table for Brown Saltman
By John Keal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning coffee table featuring a floating biomorphic shape top in ebonized cork wood and sculptural solid mahogany base. Excellent craftsmanship from the California Modern Movement!
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
John Keal for Brown Saltman Magazine Cocktail Table
Unavailable|$2,200
John Keal for Brown Saltman Magazine Cocktail Table
By John Keal
Located in Tulsa, OK
This cocktail or coffee table is iconic 1950s design!
Category
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
Paul Laszlo Table
Unavailable|$3,500
Paul Laszlo Table
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Baltimore, MD
Architectural sleek Paul Laszlo coffee table. Raised border with black piano lacquer finish over mahogany. Label affixed to underside.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Paul Laszlo Cocktail Table
Unavailable|$2,400
Paul Laszlo Cocktail Table
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful cocktail table by Paul Lazzlo. Gorgeous mahogany finish throughout.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Van Keppel and Green for Brown-Saltman Convertible Dining/Coffee Table, 1953
By Jasper Furniture Company, Brown Saltman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 1953 mid-century modern mahogany dual-purpose “Camel” dining table and coffee table designed by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green for Brown-Saltman, with materials crafted by Jas...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
John Keal Coffee Table with Folding Side Tables
Unavailable|$2,900
John Keal Coffee Table with Folding Side Tables
By John Keal
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Unique John Keal for Brown Saltman walnut table with three folding tables that slide inside. The side tables are walnut with white Micarta tops and brass hardware. Brown Saltman embl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Reverse Painted Black Glass
Unavailable|$1,500
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Reverse Painted Black Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant walnut California design coffee table with a reverse painted black glass top.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
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Brown And Saltman Coffee Table For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic brown and saltman coffee table available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and laminate, every brown and saltman coffee table was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect brown and saltman coffee table — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A brown and saltman coffee table is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one brown and saltman coffee table that is appealing in its simplicity, but Brown Saltman, John Keal and Paul Laszlo produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Brown And Saltman Coffee Table?
Prices for a brown and saltman coffee table can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $425 and can go as high as $6,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.
Finding the Right Coffee-tables-cocktail-tables for You
As a practical focal point in your living area, antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables are an invaluable addition to any interior.
Low tables that were initially used as tea tables or coffee tables have been around since at least the mid- to late-1800s. Early coffee tables surfaced in Victorian-era England, likely influenced by the use of tea tables in Japanese tea gardens. In the United States, furniture makers worked to introduce low, long tables into their offerings as the popularity of coffee and “coffee breaks” took hold during the late 19th century and early 20th century.
It didn’t take long for coffee tables and cocktail tables to become a design staple and for consumers to recognize their role in entertaining no matter what beverages were being served. Originally, these tables were as simple as they are practical — as high as your sofa and made primarily of wood. In recent years, however, metal, glass and plastics have become popular in coffee tables and cocktail tables, and design hasn’t been restricted to the conventional low profile, either.
Visionary craftspeople such as Paul Evans introduced bold, geometric designs that challenge the traditional idea of what a coffee table can be. The elongated rectangles and wide boxy forms of Evans’s desirable Cityscape coffee table, for example, will meet your needs but undoubtedly prove imposing in your living space.
If you’re shopping for an older coffee table to bring into your home — be it an antique Georgian-style coffee table made of mahogany or walnut with decorative inlays or a classic square mid-century modern piece comprised of rosewood designed by the likes of Ettore Sottsass — there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Both the table itself and what you put on it should align with the overall design of the room, not just by what you think looks fashionable in isolation. According to interior designer Tamara Eaton, the material of your vintage coffee table is something you need to consider. “With a glass coffee table, you also have to think about the surface underneath, like the rug or floor,” she says. “With wood and stone tables, you think about what’s on top.”
Find the perfect centerpiece for any room, no matter what your personal furniture style on 1stDibs — shop Art Deco coffee tables, travertine coffee tables and other antique and vintage coffee tables and cocktail tables today.
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